Depression

Tapering off or ‘deprescribing’ antidepressants is a complex process, but without tailored clinical guidelines, some people are turning to their peers instead of their doctors for support.

A new study investigates whether there’s been concept creep around how we use the terms ‘anxiety’ and ‘depression’

By co-designing mental health care with people who have lived experience, researchers aim to rebuild Australia’s system

Mental health disorders are widespread, so it’s critical we have a breadth of effective therapies available. Now, plant-based psychedelic compounds are showing emerging promise

COVID-19 has caused particular psychological stress to older adults from heightened risk of severe illness to social restrictions. We need to know more about anxiety, a ‘silent killer’

Concerns that normality is being medicalised by the inflation of psychiatric diagnosis criteria appear overblown – but some conditions do need scrutiny

New research suggests that the COVID-19 social distancing restrictions have weighed particularly heavily on those with mood disorders where stability, routine and contact are crucial

Researchers have written user-friendly guides to the actual evidence for a host of treatments and therapies aimed at anxiety and depression

Physiologist Professor Scott Thompson studies how the brain changes in patients with major depression to identify more effective, faster acting antidepressants

Strengthening men’s social connections and understanding more about what male depression ‘looks like’ could be key steps to engage men with services to reduce male suicide